The children listened intently to the story.

Meaning: This means the children were paying close attention to the story and trying to understand it.

Choice of Words: The word listened means to give your attention to something, like a story or a person speaking. Intently means with great attention and focus. So, when you put them together, it means the children were paying close attention to the story.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• She listened intently to the story.
• Boy listened intently to story.
• He listened intently as she told him the story.
• Children listened intently, eyes wide with awe.
• He listened intently to the teacher's words.
• She listened intently to the teacher's explanation.
• The audience listened intently, captivated by her performance.
• Clouds whispered secrets, moon listened intently.
• The team listened intently, hanging on every word.
• The animals in the jungle listened intently.